[HD28]

I agree. Such a rule is just another concession to the coming "Nanny State". If you don't want to get beaten badly, don't schedule the game, Those who work hard in practice and rarely play deserve their chance to score a few points. Why should they be punished for the sake of "self esteem"?

Actually, I would think a running clock would be more embarrassing that playing a real game to the end. Only poor lessons are learned by the welfare of a running clock. We have too many examples of this crap as it is now.

What is wrong with kids learning that they can't compete? It should be a good lesson to learn early in life. They can get a tuba and play in the band where they can possibly compete.

You speak of a "nanny state" and kids tht can't compete "get a tuba and play in the band". But then you also mention "kids that work hard in practice deserve a chance..." Which is it? You going to teach kids a life lesson about competition and getting better or quitting? Or are you on the side of "if you work hard you deserve a chance to play"? Can't have it both ways.